Inclusion & Wellbeing Programs for Early Childhood Centres: Playball’s Framework-Aligned Programs
As the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) advances its Inclusive Practice Framework, early childhood centres across Australia are seeking proven ways to lead in inclusive education and child wellbeing. Playball stands at the forefront—delivering intentional, purposeful teaching practices that meet sector standards and support every child’s growth. Why Inclusive Practice Starts in the […]
Playball Not Playstation: Moving Kids from Screens to Skills
A landmark meta-analysis published in 2025 involving over 292,000 children worldwide confirmed a two-way link between increased screen time and socioemotional problems. Young children who spend more time on screens are more likely to develop emotional and behavioural challenges—including anxiety, depression, and difficulties in relationships—and children facing these issues are, in turn, more likely to […]
Why the 2024 ECEC Census Is Key for Active Early Childhood Learning — and How Playball Leads the Way
The newly released 2024 ECEC National Workforce Census paints a clear picture: our early childhood educators are more vital than ever — but they’re also under increasing pressure. With over 200,000 educators now supporting Australia’s youngest learners, the data shows growing demand for quality, consistency, and whole-child development. And that’s where Playball fits in. […]
Playball Kids: Powering Up Australia’s Early Years Vision
At Playball Kids, we see the early years as a powerful window for shaping confident, capable, and curious young learners. It’s during this time that the foundations for lifelong wellbeing and learning are laid — through movement, connection, and play. That’s why we proudly align our programs with the Australian Government’s Early Years Strategy 2024–2034and […]
Playball celebrates National Literacy and Numeracy Week 4–10 September
Literacy is most commonly understood as reading and writing. But before children can read and write, a whole range of fundamental skills need to be in place. The best way to develop reading and writing skills is to give the body and brain plenty opportunity to coordinate with one another. This is best achieved through movement and physical […]
Helping children thrive emotionally and academically
Having happy, content and successful children is at the top of the list for Australian Parents – but what is the secret to creating opportunities for our children to thrive emotionally and academically in an ever-changing world? Lisa Statham explores the balance between a child’s social and emotional development and education using physical activity as […]
Physical activity feeds a child’s brain and sets them up for life
Physical Education can be the starting point for Australian Families wanting their children to be well balanced with the life skills necessary to succeed. Lisa Statham shares her thoughts on how a healthy body and positive approach to physical games can feed a child’s brain and set them up for life. We hear a lot […]
New Playball Glen Eira Centre open in Melbourne
We are very excited to introduce Victor into Playball. He is opening Playball Glen Eira in Melbourne Victoria. Click here to visit Playball Glen Eira Call Victor on 0420 277 217 or email him.
11 Things I Wish Every Parent Knew
Here is a great list by Dr Stephen Cowan which talks about some things we often forget as parents. Growth and development are not a race. Creating family traditions encourages strong roots and a healthy life. We grow in cycles. Encouragement is not the same as indulgence. Pushing your buttons is a spiritual practice, and […]